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The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.

Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.

Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.

Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.

Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.

That's Alright Mama
Various Artists Lyrics

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Well that's all right now Mama, that's all right with you
That's all right now Mama with just anyway you do
Well that's all right, that's all right
That's all right now Mama, anyway you do

Well my Mama she done told me, Papa done told me too
Son, that gal you're foolin' with, she ain't no good for you
But that's all right, that's all right

Now that's all right now Mama, anyway you do

Well I'm leaving town baby, I'm leaving town for sure
And I don't want to be bothered with you hanging round my door
But that's all right, that's all right
Now that's all right now Mama, anyway you do

Now Daddy, de de de de de de de, I need your loving

That's all right
Now that's all right now Mama, anyway you do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Various Artists' song "That's Alright Mama" convey a sense of acceptance and freedom in a relationship. The singer tells their mother that everything is alright with their chosen partner, regardless of how they act or what others may say. They express that they are content with their own decisions and don't want to be influenced by their parents' opinions.

The first verse suggests that the singer's mother and father have warned them about the person they are involved with, stating that this person is not good for them. However, the singer reassures their mother that it's alright, regardless of the warnings. The second verse reveals that the singer is determined to leave town, possibly to escape the complications and interference caused by the relationship. They express their desire for independence and not wanting to be bothered by the other person.

In the final lines, the singer acknowledges their need for love and affection, directing their words to their father. It seems they seek the understanding and support of a parental figure, perhaps seeking reassurance that their choices are valid.

Overall, the lyrics of "That's Alright Mama" highlight the singer's sense of independence, defiance of societal expectations, and their willingness to stand by the decisions they make in their personal life.

That's Alright MamaVarious Artists Lyrics

That's Alright Mama
Various Artists Lyrics